2020届成都双流中学实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案.pdf

《2020届成都双流中学实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案.pdf》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《2020届成都双流中学实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案.pdf（10页珍藏版）》请在淘文阁 - 分享文档赚钱的网站上搜索。

1、20202020 届成都双流中学实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案届成都双流中学实验学校高三英语上学期期中试卷及答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项A ATheOxford English Dictionaryis available by subscription（订阅）to institutions and individuals.We are pleasedto offer ann

2、ual individualOEDsubscriptions at a reduced rate of$90 inthe US（usually$295）or$122 for the Rest ofthe World（usually$294）until May 31,2021.IndividualsAn individual subscription to theOEDOnline offers unlimited access to more than 1,000 years of the Englishlanguage.To subscribe online and take advanta

3、ge of our offer,please visit our personal subscription shop and usethe promotional code OED90.Details about individualOEDsubscriptions:Available for personal use only.A single user name and password that must not be shared.Users must sign in each time they wish to access the service.Users can access

4、 the service from any computer.Love theOEDbut cant commit to a full year subscription?You can also enjoy access to theOEDonline on amonthly basis at a low rate of$29.*Monthly and annual subscriptions are available to individuals by prepaid subscription for personal use only.InstitutionsLibrarians ca

5、n contact local Sales Rep for sales and pricing queries（询问）and to discuss their contentdevelopment needs,or register for a free institutional trial.For more information,please contact our service team Monday-Friday,9a.m.-5p.m.Tel:1 800 334 4249 ext 6484Fax:1 212 726 6476Email:*1.How much can an annu

6、al subscriber in the U.S.save now?A.$J22.B.$172.C.$205.D.$295.2.Which is required for an individual subscriber?A.Paying in advance for a year.B.Using a fixed computer to log on.C.Changing the passwords regularly.D.Signing in each time to access the service.3.What is available only to institutional s

7、ubscribers?A.A free trial.B.A low price.CA promotional code.D.7/24 customer service.BIn the summer of 2016,I gave a talk at a small conference in northernVirginia.I began by admitting that Idnever had a social-media account;I then outlined arguments for why other peopleshould consider removing socia

8、lmedia from their lives.The event organizers uploaded the video of my talk to YouTube.Then it was sharedrepeatedly on Facebook and Instagram and,eventually,viewed more than five million times.I was both pleasedand annoyed by the fact that my anti-social-media talk had found such a large audience on

9、social media.I think of this event as typical of the love-hate relationships many of us have with Facebook,Instagram,andother social-media platforms.On the one hand,weve grown cautious about the so-called attention economy,which,in the name of corporate(公司的)profits,destroys social life gradually and

10、 offends privacy.But we alsobenefit from social media and hesitate to break away from it completely.Not long ago,Imet a partner at a largelaw firm in Washington,D.C.,who told me that she keeps Instagram on her phone because she misses her kidswhen she travels;looking through pictures of them makes h

11、er feel better.In recent months,some of the biggest social-media companies,Facebook and Twitter,in particular,havepromised various reforms.In March,Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan to move his platform toward privatecommunication protected by end-to-end encryption(端对端加密);later that month,he put forw

12、ard theestablishment of a third-party group to set standards for acceptable content.All of these approaches assume that the reformation of social media will be a complex,lengthy,and gradualprocess.But not everyone sees it that way.Alongside these official responses,a loose collective of developers t

13、hatcalls itself the IndieWeb has been creating another alternative.They are developing their own social-mediaplatforms,which they say will preserve whats good about social media while getting rid of whats bad.They hopeto rebuild social media according to principles that are less corporate and more h

14、umane(人道的).4.Why did the author feel annoyed when his video was spread online?A.His video caused many arguments.B.His video was shared without his permission.C.His talk was opposed by a large amount of people.D.His videos popularity on social media is against his talk.5.Why does the author mention t

15、he story of his partner in paragraph 2?A.To prove that social media has some benefits.B.To advise people to break away from social media.C.To tell the negative effects social media may produce.D.To describe peoples complicated relationships with social media.6.What is the purpose of the reform made

16、by some social-media companies?A.To attract more users.B.To improve network environment.C.To make more profits.D.To provide more convenientservice.7.What does the IndieWeb intend to do?A.Develop new social-media platforms.B.Remove social media from peoples lives.C.Improve the existing social-media p

17、rinciples.D.Help social-media companies to make reformation.CWhen I was a child,I attained high grades in my academic study.However,I was physically uncoordinatedbecause I was running too slowly.But for future college application,sport was a must.So I took up fencing(击剑)because I thought it required

18、 more strategy than athletic ability.Then I joined the schools fencing team.My movements were clumsy compared to the seniors.Oneafternoon after a whole lessons failure,tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.One of my teammatesapproached me,“Could you tell me where your blade(剑)hit me?”She asked.I

19、 pointed to her right shoulder.Shenodded and patted my stomach,“Thats where I hit you.”She had begun to walk away when I blurted out,“Wantto practice together?Again?”We practiced until we both felt more confident.But it wasnt just the two of us.All these girls were entirelywilling to share their kno

20、wledge with everyone,helping each other to grow.That afternoon,I watched a senior fencer execute a flawless attack admiringly.Something inside me suddenlybloomed.I realized later that it was love for both fencing and the fencing team.During the city championship,I was selected to fence.My opponent w

21、as the best fencer on her schools team.“Ready,fence.”The match began.Suddenly,my opponents blade hit me.The score was 1-0.At the moment I could hear my teammates shouting,“Keep distance!”And the team captains voice was clearand commanding,“Parry,then disengage!”Fencing,unlike academics,wasnt somethi

22、ng I could succeed in by myselfeven during an individual match,my teammates were still giving me advice.Unathletic as I was,I was proud to be an athlete and a teammate.I saw my blade tip bury itself into my opponents shoulder and the judge signaling that it was my point.Icould taste the sweat on my

23、lips,which were breaking out into a smile.8.Why did the author start to learn fencing?A.Because she needed to train her coordination.B.Because she thought it would be easier for her.C.Because she could not succeed in any other sport.D.Because she wanted to enter the school fencing team.9.How did the

24、 girls improve their fencing skills?A.By observing flawless attacks.B.By practicing on their own.C.By offering guidance to each other.D.By competing with other teams.10.What distinguishes fencing from academics according to the author?A.Strong determination.B.Hard work.C.Athletic strategy.D.Team sup

25、port.11.How did the author feel when she got her point?A.Unbeatable and respectful.B.Sweaty and ashamed.C.Energetic and secure.D.Proud and thankful.DBertha von Suttner received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905she was the first woman to receive it,and alsothe inspiration for the creation of the Nobel Pr

26、ize.She met Alfred Nobel,a rich millionaire,by answering hisnewspaper ad for a secretary.Although she onlyworked for him for a few weeks,she remained good friends with Alfred Nobel for the next 20 years.When shebecame involved in the peace movement inEurope,she promised to keep Nobel informed of its

27、 progress.WhenAlfred Nobel died in 1896,his will included the establishment of a peace prize,thanks to Bertha von Suttnersinfluence.Bertha von Suttner was born in an aristocratic(贵族)military family,but she spent the second half of her lifeworking for peace.She wrote books,attended peace conferences,

28、gave lectures and helped organize peacesocieties inAustria,GermanyandHungary,as well as the International Peace Bureau inSwitzerland.Her novel LayDown your Arms,was one of the most influential anti-war books of all time,and helped to make her a leader ofthe peace movement in Europe.Its end to war th

29、eme was both the ambition(抱负)and the most important goalin the life of this great woman.Bertha von Suttner worked so hard for peace because she believed that a terrible war would break outinEuropeif nations didnt work hard to establish lasting peace institutions.She made many major achievements fora

30、 more peaceful world,but two months after she died,World War I broke out.A hundred years after she won theNobel Peace Prize,nations still seem to view war as a choice to work out their problems.But like Bertha vonSuttner did,many today are working hard around the world to help strengthen peace insti

31、tutions and spread theidea that its time to put an end to war.12.Which of the following is true about Bertha von Suttner?A.She worked for Alfred Nobel for 20 years.B.She helped Alfred Nobel draw up his will.C.She persuaded Alfred Nobel to join the peace movement.D.She inspired Alfred Nobel to establ

32、ish the Nobel Peace Prize.13.Paragraph 3 is mainly about Bertha von Suttners _.A.efforts and contributions to the peace movement.B.family background and work experiences.C.writing career and life experiences.D.ambition and goals in life.14.What do we know aboutLay Doun Your Arms?A.It was based on a

33、true story.B.It recorded Bertha von Suttners daily life.C.It was about an aristocratic military family.D.It showed Bertha von Suttners wish for peace.15.What can we infer about Bertha von Suttner from the last paragraph?A.Her fight for peace is still shared by many.B.She failed to found peace instit

34、utions.C.She successfully predicted awar.D.She lost her life in World War I.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项Rise and shine!Morning time just became your new best friend.Love it or hate it,using the morning hoursbefore work may be the key t

35、o a successful and healthy lifestyle._16_In addition,the health benefits forthose with a life before work go on and on.Let us explore 4 of the things successful people do before 8 am.Exercise.Most people that work out daily,work out in the morning.Exercising before work gives you an increase ofenerg

36、y for the day and a sense of accomplishment.Even if you arent bright eyed and bushy tailed at the thoughtof a 5 am jog,try waking up 15 minutes early for a quick bedside set of pushups or stretching._17_Map Out Your Day.Maximize your potential by mapping out your schedule for the day,as well as your

37、 goals and to dos.Themorning is a good time for this as it is often one of the only quiet times a person gets throughout the day.Theearly hours foster easier reflection that helps when prioritizing(优先)your activities._18_Visualize your day._19_The morning is the perfect time to spend some quiet time

38、 inside your mind planning or visualizing.Take a moment to visualize your day ahead of you,focusing on the successes you will have.Even just a minute ofvisualization and positive thinking can help improve your mood and outlook on your work load for the day._20_We all have that one item on our to do

39、list that we fear.It troubles you all day(or week)until you finally do itafter much procrastination(拖延).Instead of anticipating the unpleasantness of it from first coffee through yourlunch break,do that least desirable task on your list first.The morning is the time when you are generally morewell r

40、ested and your energy level is up.Therefore,you are more well equipped to handle more difficult projects.Look at it this way,and your day will get progressively easier,not the other way around.By the time your work dayis ending,youre winding down with easier to dos and heading into your free time mo

41、re relaxed.Success!A.Connect socially,B.Make Your Day Top Heavy.C.Itll help wake up your body,and prepare you for your day.D.While scheduling,dont forget about your physical health.E.Morning people have been found to be more active and more productive.F.They also allow for uninterrupted problem solv

42、ing when trying to fit everything into your timetable.G.These days we talk about our physical health endlessly,but sometimes our mental health gets overlooked.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Cecilia

43、Chiang died on Wednesday at her home inSan Francisco.She was 100.HerSan Franciscorestaurant,the Mandarin,_21_American diners in the 1960s to the richness and_22_of authentic Chinesecuisine.Ms.Chiang was born in a_23_family.When she was little,children were not allowed inthe_24_,but she paid close at

44、tention on trips to the_25_markets with her mother and listenedcarefully as_26_instructions were given to the cooks.After her parents died,she_27_the familybusiness in her teens.After the Japanese occupiedBeijingin 1939,she was_28_to join s in Chongqin,where she marriedChiang Liang,a professor.Ms.Ch

45、iang sailed toSan Franciscoin 1960 to help her sister.There she met two women who wantedto_29_a restaurant that_30_Chinese diets.Later,when the two women_31_,Ms.Chiang decided to open a restaurant herself.The early days were_32_But little by little,customerscame_33_for hot and sour soup and pan-frie

46、d potstickers.One evening,Herb Caen,the popularcolumnist forThe Chronicle,_34_at the restaurant.In a_35_column,Herb Caen_36_it“a little hole-in-the wall”that was offering“some of the best Chinese food east of the Pacific.”Overnight the_37_filled.The Mandarin was on its way.In 1968,Ms.Chiang moved th

47、e restaurantto_38_quarters,where she could_39_300 diners.“I think I_40_what average,people know about Chinese food,”Ms.Chiang toldThe Chroniclein2007,“They didnt know China was such a big country.”21.A.attachedB.introducedC.presentedD.opposed22.A.patentB.trendC.varietyD.fashion23.A.wealthyB.poorC.ty

48、picalD.powerful24.A.kitchenB.restaurantC.marketD.hotel25.A.countrysideB.foodC.talentD.city26.A.lameB.formalC.validD.detailed27.A.handed overB.handed upC.took upD.took over28.A.forcedB.warnedC.trappedD.split29.A.supportB.openC.promoteD.attain30.A.ateB.orderedC.servedD.learned31.A.gave outB.broke down

49、C.backed outD.carried on32.A.difficultB.acuteC.explicitD.lucky33.A.fluentlyB.regularlyC.relevantlyD.sincerely34.A.investedB.exploredC.dinedD.cooperated35.A.rebuildingB.foreseeingC.votingD.following36.A.showedB.toldC.allocatedD.called37.A.targetsB.billsC.tablesD.counters38.A.smallerB.largerC.tighterD

50、.cleaner39.A.accelerateB.participateC.guaranteeD.accommodate40.A.changedB.approvedC.identifiedD.disconnected第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Glasgow University has renamed its engineering school_41._a Scots inventor credited with helping tokick-